Senior Stress Analysis Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning options

Professional development and training

Remote work autonomy

Job summary

Placements24's client, a leading automotive components company, seeks a Senior Stress Analysis Engineer to join their globally distributed engineering team. This fully remote role focuses on advanced stress, strain, and fatigue analyses for automotive parts, collaborating with design, manufacturing, and QA teams to ensure safety and durability.

You will work from a dedicated remote workspace in Pretoria, SA, using FEA tools like ANSYS, Abaqus, and NASTRAN, and CAD like SolidWorks or CATIA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field with a focus on structural analysis.
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in stress and fatigue analysis of mechanical components.
• Proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN.
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, material behavior, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA) for model preparation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills for clear technical discussions in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed structural analysis using FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus) to assess stress, strain, deformation, and fatigue life.
• Develop and validate analytical models, ensuring accuracy and correlation with experimental test data.
• Interpret analysis results and provide clear, concise recommendations to design teams to improve structural performance and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical designers, product engineers, and testing teams in a remote capacity.
• Define test requirements and procedures for validating analytical models and product performance.
• Contribute to the development of new analysis methodologies and best practices.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports documenting analysis methods, results, and conclusions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on stress analysis techniques.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications related to structural integrity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the automotive components sector, is looking for a seasoned Senior Stress Analysis Engineer to join their globally distributed engineering team. This fully remote position is ideal for a highly analytical and experienced engineer who can provide critical insights into product structural integrity. You will be responsible for performing complex stress, strain, and fatigue analyses on a variety of automotive parts and systems. Working remotely, you will collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing specialists, and quality assurance teams to ensure all products meet the highest standards of safety and durability. Our client is committed to a remote-first working model, offering flexibility and fostering a culture of trust and accountability, all while connecting to our Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA engineering hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus) to assess stress, strain, deformation, and fatigue life.


• Develop and validate analytical models, ensuring accuracy and correlation with experimental test data.


• Interpret analysis results and provide clear, concise recommendations to design teams to improve structural performance and reliability.


• Collaborate closely with mechanical designers, product engineers, and testing teams in a remote capacity.


• Define test requirements and procedures for validating analytical models and product performance.


• Contribute to the development of new analysis methodologies and best practices.


• Prepare comprehensive technical reports documenting analysis methods, results, and conclusions.


• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on stress analysis techniques.


• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications related to structural integrity.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline with a focus on structural analysis.


• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in stress and fatigue analysis of mechanical components.


• Advanced proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or NASTRAN.


• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, material behavior, and fracture mechanics.


• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) for model preparation.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.


• Effective communication skills, crucial for clear technical discussions in a remote environment.


• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and meet project deadlines.


• Experience in the automotive industry is highly desirable.


• Must have a dedicated, professional remote workspace and reliable high-speed internet access in Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed for remote employees. This includes excellent health insurance, retirement planning options, and performance incentives. We invest in our team's professional development with access to advanced training, certifications, and virtual conferences. Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a remote role while contributing to impactful projects within a leading automotive supplier. Our client values innovation and provides a supportive environment for engineers to thrive and grow their careers, regardless of their physical location near Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA.